Continental Hospitals Secures Its 4th JCI Accreditation

Hyderabad: Continental Hospitals in Hyderabad has received its fourth JCI Gold Seal, an accreditation awarded to hospitals that provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Joint Commission International (JCI) is a global leader in accrediting healthcare organisations, and setting benchmarks for quality and safety worldwide. Continental Hospitals received its first JCI Gold Seal in 2015.

On securing the fourth accreditation, Dr Guru N Reddy, Founder and Chairman, said: “We are proud to receive JCI accreditation for the fourth time, with a three-year consecutive term. This milestone is a testament to our dedication to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in every aspect of patient care. Our outstanding team of physicians, nurses, and all other healthcare professionals work tirelessly to uphold these values, delivering patient-centered care that inspires trust and confidence every day.” He further highlighted that to enhance healthcare practices the hospital is investing on innovation, advanced medical technology, and a patient-first approach. For setting new standards in healthcare, Continental Hospitals has brought in cutting-edge diagnostic tools, highly skilled multidisciplinary team, and internationally trained specialists, Dr Reddy added.

Emphasising on the value of receiving JCI accreditation, he informed that it is the highest hospital quality accreditation globally, with only two per cent of hospitals in India certified, compared to 80 per cent in the US. The evaluation process involves measuring 1,183 parameters over a week, conducted by physician and nursing leaders from the US.